Polish Fighters Scramble to Intercept Unidentified Russian Recon Aircraft Over Baltic

Polands fighter aircraft intercepted a Russian Ilyushin Il-20M reconnaissance airplane over the Baltic Sea, highlighting escalating tensions and airspace violations in the region.

• On Tuesday, Polish Armed Forces deployed Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter aircraft to intercept a Russian Ilyushin Il-20M that was conducting a reconnaissance mission over the Baltic Sea.
• The Russian aircraft was operating without a filed flight plan and had its transponder turned off, raising alarms about airspace security in NATOs eastern flank.
• This incident follows recent airspace violations by Russian military jets, including a September breach of Estonias airspace, prompting heightened vigilance among neighboring countries.